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| Story ID: | 1911 |
| Written by: | Cynthia Jo Ross (bio, contact, other stories) |
| Organization: | Lens to the Past |
| Story type: | Musings, Essays and Such |
| Writers Conference: | $100 Best Inspirational Post Contest |
| Location: | Wichita Kansas USA |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Person: | Writing Friend |
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On Monday night an old high school friend and I saw the movie Miss Potter. I’d wanted to see the movie about the life of the famous children’s writer, Beatrix Potter, ever since I learned about the upcoming movie. I must tell you it was excellent, but it did make me cry. Seeing the characters such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck and many more come to life from the pages of the artist’s sketch book to the finished printed book was handled well by the producers. I must say being a writer was difficult for most women during the time Miss Potter lived, but she prevailed. The story isn’t just about an artist/ writer, but a truly heartbreaking romance. I consider it a must see for all writers and readers. While watching the movie, I was already in a sad frame of mind over hearing about the loss/ death of a dear writing friend and fellow member of Kansas Authors Club. (Actually our club lost three dear fellow writers this week.) Julia was a sweet, kind spirited, soft-spoken woman and she will be dearly missed. Seeing the movie made me think of Julia and I saw a likeness in the two writers. A little in the way they talk, maybe something in their demeanor, but I can’t quite put my finger on exactly what it is yet. This afternoon when walking from my car to the burial site to say a fond farewell to my writing friend, my high school classmate nudged me and I nodded yes that I had seen it too. There two strides from my car were two tombstones side-by-side. One stone was inscribed POTTER and the other BUNN. All the BUNN needed was a Y for it to read as BUNNY. Julia’s husband, Ralph graciously offered a flower to those in attendance. I took a red rose and placed it here beside my computer tonight. My prayer is that Julia will soon be writing across GOD’S blue Kansas sky. |
